Neonatal Nurse Practitioner - NICU
About the role
The Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center Neonatology team is seeking an experienced Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) to join our collaborative team. This role provides an opportunity to practice in a Level II NICU with additional responsibilities in the well-baby nursery and delivery room. The NNP will manage and coordinate overnight care for NICU patients, working both independently and collaboratively with attending physicians, peers, and members of the multidisciplinary care team to provide high-quality care to critically ill and newborn patients.
An in-house Respiratory Therapist is available for all deliveries, and a backup Neonatologist is available overnight for consultation. The unit averages 1,000–1,500 deliveries per year. Following a structured orientation period, the NNP will be credentialed to practice independently within the scope of Neonatology.
Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate overnight care for NICU patients
- Provide care in the well-baby nursery and delivery room
- Work independently and collaboratively with attending physicians and multidisciplinary care team
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing
- Currently licensed to practice as a Nurse Practitioner by the State of employment
- Basic Life Support (BLS) and Neonatal Resuscitation Program (NRP) certifications
- Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse (RN)
Preferred Qualifications
- NICU critical care experience
- Two (2) years of experience within Nurse Practitioner licensure
- Neonatology Nurse Practitioner degree
Benefits
Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including:
- Medical, dental, and vision with no waiting period
- Employee Wellness Programs and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton)
- Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave
- Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection
- Competitive Pay
- Tuition Reimbursement
- PAWS UP employee recognition program
- HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development, and Virtual Benefits Orientation
- Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling
Schedule
- Part Time (0.5 FTE)
- Varied shift, primarily 7p-7a with flexible schedule options
- Eligibility for shift differential pay